EAI has responded to the call for evidence as part of the Utility Regulator (UR) Review of Exit Capacity in Northern Ireland (NI).

In its response EAI supports short term gas capacity products at exit in NI in order to:

Create a level playing field on the island

Remove a potential barrier to entry in ISEM-ability to reflect variable costs

Meet RES targets on the island

Move with the direction of travel at EU level

Further information

The response was submitted with a Eurelectric paper, which highlights both the necessity and increasing availability of shorter term products at exit across the EU.
The UR call for evidence closed on Friday 27 May.

EAI Response
EAI requested that the ISEM-related proposals in the consultation, which EAI believes put a disproportionate risk on the FTR holder, be addressed separately and deferred until resolution is achieved of outstanding ISEM related policy issues.

This EAI Statement-of-Case on a Regionally Significant Planning Application is in relation to the System Operator for Northern Ireland (SONI)'s proposal to construct a high voltage transmission line from Moy, County Tyrone to the townlands of Crossreagh and Crossbane, County Armagh with associated works.
The proposed development comprises the 23 mile (approx.) section within Northern Ireland of the 87 mile / 140 km (approx.) North-South Interconnector project.
The development is of both regional and strategic significance for Northern Ireland and also the Republic of Ireland.
The EAI submission to the Northern Ireland Planning Appeals Commission focuses on:

With the EU ITRE and ENVI Committees due to vote next month on proposals to reform the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) and Effort Sharing Regulation, EAI is issuing a Policy Statement on this and other related matters to relevant MEPs.
The overarching aim of EAI, in support of domestic and EU policy, is the economy-wide
decarbonisation of the energy system:

EAI endorses full delivery of the 2020 target of a 40% contribution from RES-E.

Maintaining at least a 40% RES-E penetration level after 2020.

Growth in the market share of electricity in the Heating and Transport sectors.

Strengthening of the ETS to provide improved operational efficiency and a more robust
investment signal.

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EAI letter to MEPs: Considerations for the revision of the ETS Directive

EAI welcomes the opportunity to respond to this important consultation which will influence the future costs and outcomes for the delivery of the energy transition in Ireland.
EAI Response
Further information on the consultation is available from the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment.

EAI response to the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment consultation (DCCAE) consultation “Electricity Support Schemes: Transitioning to I-SEM Arrangements Proposed Decision Paper”.
Further information on the consultation is available on the Department's website.